The celebration plans were announced by
Buckingham Palace on 10 January 2022. For the first time,
jubilee beacons were lit in every capital city of each Commonwealth country. The silver coin designed by the Royal Mint has an equestrian portrait of the Queen on the reverse and a royal mantle on the obverse. The silver coin designed by the Royal Canadian Mint has a reverse design that depicts the Queen in 1952, while the obverse has the effigy of the Queen used on Canadian coins since 2003. The
Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on 14 March reflected the jubilee with a special focus on the role that service plays in the lives of people and communities across the Commonwealth. Members of the Royal Family undertook a series of royal tours of Commonwealth countries. The
governors-general of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Saint Lucia travelled to the United Kingdom in June to represent their respective countries at jubilee festivities. Dame
Cindy Kiro; Linda McMartin, spouse of David Hurley;
Governor-General of Australia David Hurley;
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon, and Simon's spouse,
Whit Fraser at
St Paul's Cathedral, London, for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II on 3 June 2022 In the evening of 1 June, the official jubilee photograph of the Queen was released. The portrait, by Ranald Mackechnie, was taken in the Victoria Vestibule at
Windsor Castle on 25 May. The photo shows the Queen in a blue dress, with the
statue of Charles II seen behind a window in the background. In a special message, the Queen said "many happy memories will be created" over the next four days. She thanked everyone involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark the Jubilee. Following the platinum jubilee weekend, the Queen released a thank you message in which she said: The Queen's Baton for the
2022 Commonwealth Games featured a platinum strand along its length.
United Kingdom This is the first time that any
British monarch has celebrated a platinum jubilee. There was an extra
bank holiday on 3 June and the usual Spring bank holiday was moved from the end of May to 2 June, to create the platinum jubilee bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June. The
British government promised a "once-in-a-generation show" that would "mix the best of British ceremonial splendour and pageantry with cutting-edge artistic and technological displays". The
March 2021 budget allocated £28 million to fund Jubilee celebrations, which did not include the cost of the extra bank holiday. In an August 2021 impact assessment report, the British government estimated a £2.39 billion loss in GDP due to business closures during the extra bank holiday. The Centre for Retail Research estimated that consumers in the United Kingdom would spend $356 million on Platinum Jubilee memorabilia. In July 2022, it was reported that retail sales dipped by 0.1% in June despite jubilee celebrations, which was less than what was expected amid the
economic crisis, but still showed a downward trajectory. The food sector was the only sector that saw sales volumes spike by 3.1%. The campaign invites people from the United Kingdom to plant a tree to make the local environment greener, and serve as a "special gift" to the Queen. By March 2022 more than one million trees had been planted. A sculpture called 'Tree of Trees' was erected outside Buckingham Palace for the June celebrations. The sculpture, which contains 350 native British trees in the form of one giant tree, reflects the more than one million trees planted during the Green Canopy initiative. The trees were gifted to selected community groups for planting after the celebrations.
Jubilee stamps and coins The Royal Mint released one of the largest ever
commemorative collections, including commemorative £5
crowns and
50p coins; the first time a royal event has been commemorated on a 50p coin. The 50p coin is designed to feature the Queen's
royal cypher within the 0 of the number 70 on the reverse. The £5 crown features the quartered shield of the
Royal Arms on the reverse. Both coins show the Queen on horseback on the obverse. The Royal Mint also produced a diameter coin, which was commissioned by a private UK collector. It is the largest coin the Mint has ever produced. The £15,000 denomination coin was designed by coinage artist John Bergdahl and took nearly 400 hours to make. The obverse features a commemorative design depicting the Queen on horseback, while the reverse depicts the Queen's cypher surrounded by floral emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom. The Mint also released a new series of three coins, titled ''The Queen's Reign''. The first coin focuses on the Queen's role as the 'fountain of honour'. The second coin highlights the Queen's role as patron of numerous charities. The third coin celebrates the Queen's role as
Head of the Commonwealth, an organisation that she calls her "family of nations". Each coin in the collection features the Queen's signature in the centre; the first time that her signature has been featured on UK coinage. The coins were designed by Irish artist and illustrator
P. J. Lynch, who was "inspired by the Queen's hands and the work they represent". In February 2022, the
Royal Mail released eight new stamps. The new set of stamps features photographs of the Queen throughout her reign, which commemorate different aspects of her royal duties, from the
Trooping the Colour to worldwide tours.
Events leading up to June event in May 2022 The
Platinum Pudding competition was launched on 10 January 2022 by The Big Jubilee Lunch and
Fortnum & Mason throughout the United Kingdom to find a pudding to celebrate the Jubilee. Five finalists were selected to prepare their creations for a judging panel, with the winning recipe being made available to the public at Big Jubilee Lunches during the Jubilee weekend. The winning recipe, by Jemma Melvin from
Southport, is a lemon
Swiss roll and Amaretti
trifle. The winner was announced on 12 May in the
BBC One documentary
The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking, with the
Duchess of Cornwall in attendance. On 4 February, pictures and footage taken two weeks earlier in Windsor Castle's Oak Room were released, featuring the Queen viewing memorabilia from this and prior jubilees. The display included a
golden jubilee letter from a nine-year-old boy named Chris, titled
A Recipe for a Perfect Queen, which includes ingredients of "jewels, posh gowns, loyalty, hard work, healthiness, and courage". On 5 February, the Queen hosted a reception at Sandringham House for volunteer groups, pensioners and members of the local
Women's Institute group. At the reception, the Queen met Angela Wood, a former cookery student who helped create the original recipe for
Coronation chicken in 1953. The Queen's Accession Day message was released later that evening. On Accession Day, Prime Minister
Boris Johnson, the Leader of the Opposition Sir
Keir Starmer, and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby were among notable figures releasing statements congratulating the Queen. Tributes were also paid by former British prime ministers. Outdoor billboards across the United Kingdom, including Piccadilly Circus, were lit up. Special services were held in cathedrals. In
Exeter Cathedral, the choir sang an anthem written for Queen
Elizabeth I by the 16th century English composer
William Byrd. congratulating the Queen at the
Scottish parliament, 9 February 2022
Gun salutes were held on 7 February, the anniversary of the accession. A 41-gun salute was fired by the
King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery in London's
Green Park. At the
Tower of London, the
Honourable Artillery Company fired 62 rounds. A 21-gun salute was fired at
Edinburgh Castle by
105th Regiment Royal Artillery. In Wales, a gun-salute was fired in the grounds of
Cardiff Castle, organised by
160th (Welsh) Brigade. In Northern Ireland, the Reservists of
206 (Ulster) Battery Royal Artillery fired a 21-gun salute at
Hillsborough Castle. On 16 March, a concert titled ''The Queen's Platinum Jubilee – 70 Years'' took place at the
Royal Albert Hall. The event featured music from the Queen's coronation and other key moments of her reign, performed by the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Prince and
Princess Michael of Kent were in attendance. The Lord Mayor's Platinum Jubilee Big Curry Lunch took place at the
Guildhall, London, on 7 April. Princesses
Beatrice and
Eugenie attended the event. On four evenings from 12 to 15 May, the 2022
Royal Windsor Horse Show at
Windsor Castle, titled
A Gallop Through History, concluded with a 90-minute celebration in tribute to the Queen, featuring 500 horses and 1,000 dancers, with various members of the Royal Family, including
Duke and
Duchess of Gloucester, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar, and the Princess Royal in attendance. Princess Beatrice and her husband,
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, also attended the charity preview of the event. Actors
Helen Mirren and
Tom Cruise were involved, with Mirren playing Queen Elizabeth I. On 13 May, a torch relay across
Suffolk began. Starting in
Brandon, The relay travelled 250 towns and villages, ending at the
Suffolk Show in
Ipswich on 1 June. On 23 May, the Queen visited the
Chelsea Flower Show, which featured four commemorative installations. In The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Garden, laser-cut steel silhouettes of the Queen were featured, surrounded by 70 planted terracotta pots planted with
Lily of the valley, the Queen's favourite flower. At the show, display of roses, featuring new
cultivars created to mark the jubilee, won a gold medal. The exhibit, by Shropshire-based grower David Austin Roses, featured pink-apricot roses named Elizabeth. On 24 May, the
Senedd passed a motion to congratulate the Queen.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the jubilee events in Wales would be "an indication of the deep respect in which the Queen is held, and an expression of the gratitude for her many years of selfless service". Conservative leader
Andrew RT Davies said she had held Wales "deeply in her heart" over her 70-year reign.
Plaid Cymru leader
Adam Price praised the "empathy" the Queen had shown after the 1966
Aberfan disaster. On 26 May, both Houses of Parliament debated a
Humble Address to congratulate the Queen. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom would "show with every bonfire, every concert and street party, and every aerobatic display a love and devotion to reciprocate the love, devotion and leadership she has shown to the whole country over seven decades". He said: A new BBC documentary,
Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen, aired on 29 May. The film includes unseen footage from the Queen's archive, and is narrated by the Queen herself. In late May, the Reading-based
Republic group put on posters with the slogan "Make Elizabeth the Last" in different regions within the UK, using £43,000 garnered from crowdfunding. From 30 May to 3 June,
HMY Britannia hosted 65 former crew members for Yotties Week. Celebrations included celebratory dishes and cocktails in the Royal Deck Tea Room, musical entertainment for visitors in the State Apartments on 2 June, and a city-wide Corgi Treasure Hunt. On 1 June, the
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon moved a motion in the
Scottish Parliament congratulating the Queen. Schools and nurseries across the UK organised events and parties. St Paul's C.E Primary School in
Oldham organised a re-enactment of the
Queen's coronation in 1953.
Central weekend in London during the jubilee weekend The late May
bank holiday was moved to Thursday 2 June with an additional bank holiday on Friday 3 June, making a four-day weekend. Big screens were placed in
The Mall, London, Edinburgh's
Princes Street Gardens and in Cardiff's
Bute Park for members of the public to watch the events taking place across the bank holiday weekend. Members of the Royal Family also carried out engagements across the UK during the bank holiday weekend. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are expected to remain in England. In England and Wales, pubs, clubs and bars were allowed to stay open for extra two hours each day from Thursday to Saturday. During the weekend,
Sandringham House and
Balmoral Castle were open to visitors,
2 June s making the figure "70". The Queen's birthday parade, also known as
Trooping the Colour, which usually takes place on the second Saturday of June, was held on Thursday, 2 June. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians came together in the
traditional parade. The event closed with the Queen and Royal Family observing a
flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The balcony was "limited to Her Majesty and those members of the royal family who are currently undertaking official public duties on behalf of the Queen". The flypast consisted of more than 70 aircraft of the
Royal Air Force,
Fleet Air Arm and
Army Air Corps, including the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the
Red Arrows and fifteen
Typhoon fighters forming the number "70". A flotilla of 70 vessels, comprising sloops, trawlers, tugs, patrol boats and more, sailed from
Hull Marina to the
Humber Bridge. The event re-enacted the Humber flotilla of 60 boats in 2012 for the Queen's
diamond jubilee, and the occasion in 1897 when watermen gathered their boats on the Humber in celebration of Queen Victoria's
60 years on the throne. In Herefordshire, a giant lion puppet was paraded during Leominster Festival. The tradition of lighting beacons was
repeated across the Commonwealth. At
Windsor Castle, the Queen lit the principal beacon by touching a glittering globe. At
Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Cambridge represented the Queen as the "Tree of Trees" was lit. More than 3,500 beacons were lit around the world.
3 June On 3 June, a
service of thanksgiving for the Queen's reign was held at
St Paul's Cathedral. After the service, members of the royal family attended a reception at London's
Guildhall, hosted by the
Lord Mayor. The Queen did not attend these events, after having experienced "discomfort" at Trooping the Colour on 2 June. Princess Anne visited
Edinburgh Zoo, where she met Ukrainian orphans. She visited
HMS Albion and inspected a guard of honour before boarding the ship, where she met members of the ship's company and representatives from charities across Scotland supported by the Queen and Anne as patrons. on 3 June The
Corby Pole Fair was held to coincide with the jubilee. In
Newmarket, a parade was held. In central London, more than 100 corgis took part in a parade organised by the UK Corgi Club and Great Corgi Club of Britain.
4 June On 4 June, the Princess Royal attended the
Derby at
Epsom Downs. The Queen watched the Derby on television. The
Royal Forth Yacht Club organised a Parade of Sail with about 20 boats sailing between
Newhaven and
Granton Harbour in Edinburgh. At
Kelso, Scottish Borders, the celebrations involved a parade and re-enactment of the coronation. The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar visited Northern Ireland. At Royal Avenue in
Belfast, they attended a 1950s-themed celebration. The couple met groups of performers, and learnt about the city's diverse communities, which were explored through fashion, photography, music and dance. The Earl also met older members of the local community, brought together by Age-friendly Belfast, while the Countess joined in with craft activities, making crowns and toy corgis with school children. In
Bangor, the Countess danced in the new Platinum Ballroom while the Earl pulled a pint in a 1950s-themed bar. In the evening, a concert, '
Platinum Party at the Palace', took place at Buckingham Palace. Cardiff Castle hosted a concert featuring Welsh performers including
Aled Jones,
Bonnie Tyler, the Pendyrus Male Voice Choir, and "drumming weatherman"
Owain Wyn Evans. The concert concluded with a specially produced "Singing in the Reign" programme celebrating Welsh hits from the past 70 years. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with
Prince George and
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, attended concert rehearsals earlier in the day. A
vegan festival took place at
Bath Pavilion.
5 June People were encouraged to have a Big Jubilee Lunch on 5 June, the last day of the extended bank holiday, to enable communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other better. A platinum jubilee picnic in Windsor was expected to become the longest ever held, breaking a record set in
Memphis, Tennessee, in 2019. The organiser said the party would involve a table – longer than the previous record, set at the
Memphis in May International Festival. The UK's longest ever street party was held in
Morecambe, where 500 tables were set up over the length of . The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a lunch at
The Oval cricket ground in south London, where a cake prepared by the
National Bakery School was served. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined a lunch in
Ladbroke Grove, and earlier the Duchess and her three children had baked cakes for a street party in Cardiff. The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar joined a lunch near Windsor Castle. The Queen and her heirs appeared on the balcony of the Buckingham Palace for the finale of the pageant, and she later thanked everyone for their "good wishes" in a statement. The 2022 Thank You Day was also held, so people could thank the Queen, and their communities. 4.7 million people took part in organising jubilee events, while about 8.7 million attended a Thank You Day event and 3.3 million helped to organise one. A platinum jubilee Corgi Derby took place at
Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland with a number of the Queen's favourite dogs take part in a novelty race in front of the crowd.
Displays and exhibitions There were special displays and exhibitions at the official royal residences, including
Buckingham Palace,
Windsor Castle, and the
Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Queen's portraits, jewellery and tiaras, and carriages were on display at Buckingham Palace from 22 July to 8 September. At Windsor Castle, the Queen's coronation robe was shown to visitors from 7 July to 8 September. The Palace of Holyroodhouse displayed the outfits worn by the Queen for her silver, golden, and diamond jubilees from 3 July to 8 September.
Balmoral Castle hosted the exhibition
Life at Balmoral, which opened on 1 April and ran until 2 August. Set in the ballroom of Balmoral Castle, the exhibition had a collection of the Queen's clothing, including kilts, coats, hats and dresses. At
St Paul's Cathedral, there was a special exhibition from 25 May 2022 to 7 January 2023, titled ''Jubilee: St. Paul's, The Monarch and the Changing World'', which explored the jubilees of four British monarchs:
George III,
Victoria,
George V and Elizabeth II. Between 28 May and 15 June,
Sotheby's hosted the exhibition
Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras that featured royal portraits, rare manuscripts, and tiaras, including Queen Victoria's emerald and diamond tiara, which was given to her by
Prince Albert, and the Spencer tiara, a family heirloom which was frequently worn by
Diana, Princess of Wales. An exhibition was held at the
Royal Mint Experience during the Bank Holiday weekend, which explored the Queen's reign through coins. At the
Imperial War Museum, London, the Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces was celebrated in an exhibition of photographs. The
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead encouraged people to send photos of street parties or memorabilia of the Queen's past jubilees as part of an exhibition, titled 70 Years 70 Photos. They were displayed in libraries, ahead of the jubilee weekend.
Historic Royal Palaces planned for a
Commonwealth-themed garden in the historic moat of the
Tower of London. The display, titled
Superbloom, was held from 1 June to 18 September. More than 20 million seeds were sown in spring 2022. The Commonwealth of Nations Globe, a platinum, diamond, gold and silver blue globe set within a silver crown on a blue and gold cushion, was unveiled at the Tower of London. The piece was sent to the site accompanied by a 70-piece military band and was featured during the beacon-lighting ceremony in June. Titled
Art Save The Queen, portraits of the Queen by artists ranging from graffitist musician
Goldie to ballpoint specialist
James Mylne were exhibited at GALLERY@OXO on London's
South Bank, from 2 to 12 June.
Westminster Abbey roof were opened to public for the first time. Tours ran from June to August.
Madame Tussauds, London, displayed seven replica ensembles of Queen's outfits, which have been worn by some of the 24 lifelike wax figures of the Queen made by Tussauds during her reign, for the platinum jubilee. Waxwork figures of main royal family members also received a black tie makeover for the Jubilee. A portrait of the Queen by the humanoid robot
Ai-Da, titled
Algorithm Queen, was displayed in London on 27 May. From 1 to 29 June, fifty life-sized corgi sculptures were displayed in the windows and foyers of shops and businesses in
Altrincham. Called
Trooping the Corgis, the project featured mannequins hand-decorated by artists and children. To mark the jubilee, the
Royal Academy of Arts presented the Queen with the Platinum Jubilee Gift, a collection of works of art on paper by 20 recently elected academicians. They were displayed at the
Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, between 12 January and 26 February 2023.
Other tributes and events A
platinum jubilee medal was awarded to people who work in public service, including members of the Armed Forces, emergency services, and the prison services. In May, it was announced that the eight places that would be awarded city status were:
Bangor in Northern Ireland;
Colchester,
Doncaster and
Milton Keynes in England;
Dunfermline in Scotland;
Wrexham in Wales;
Douglas in the Isle of Man; and
Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The city of
Southampton won the lord mayor title. Six historic sites visited by Queen were given
listed status:
All Saints' Church in Shard End, Birmingham; The
Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch, London; Art Deco Sun Pavilion and Colonnade in Harrogate, North Yorkshire;
Hampshire Archives in Winchester; Imperial Hotel in Stroud, Gloucestershire; and commemorative motorway markers on the
M62, running through Yorkshire and Lancashire. The
Royal Collection Trust published a collection of 77 photographs under the title
The Queen: 70 Glorious Years as an official souvenir publication. It also produced bottles of wine, labelled
English Sparkling Wine: Platinum Jubilee Release and made using
Chardonnay,
Pinot noir, and
Pinot Meunier grapes grown in Kent and West Sussex. In April,
Heinz announced the production of limited-edition bottles of two of its favourite condiments,
HP Sauce and
Salad Cream, which were rebranded HM Sauce and Heinz Salad Queen respectively. Jubilee-themed food items were also released by other brands, including the Coronation Chicken Tower Burger by
KFC, Clarence The Corgi Cake by
Morrisons, the Crown Crust Pizza by
Pizza Hut, Union Jack Mochi Donuts by Japan Centre, Coronation Tikka Sub by
Subway, and three limited edition pizzas by Franco Manca. Eight London buses on royal routes, passing
Kensington Palace and Westminster Abbey, have been given commemorative purple wraps. Celebratory messages were played on the
Jubilee line, the new
Elizabeth line and at stations that have a royal link in their name, like
Queen's Road.
Reading Buses also unveiled a special Jubilee bus, to be used in Reading, Windsor and London throughout the year. The
Severn Valley Railway repainted the steam engine
34027 Taw Valley in purple, and temporarily renamed it "Elizabeth II". The new name was chosen by public vote. The engine returned to its traditional green after a few months. Primary school children in England and Northern Ireland received a free book, titled
Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration (with schools in the devolved countries of Wales and Scotland having to 'opt-in' to the programme).
DK Books UK was commissioned by the British Government to publish the book, which was designed to celebrate the people, places, achievements of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth over the last 70 years. The book also explores the role of the Queen and what the Platinum Jubilee represents. In Northern Ireland, a design competition was held for primary school children to create a "snapshot of Northern Ireland". The winning entry, designed by Emily McMullan from
Dundonald Primary School, was manufactured into a rug by Northern Ireland company Ulster Carpets, and later sent to the Queen. In addition, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family received Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee Hampers, showcasing more than fifty products from food and drink producers across Northern Ireland. Starting on 18 January,
GB News, a TV news broadcaster, announced that it would be playing the national anthem at 5:59 every morning before programmes commenced. In March, the Duchess of Cornwall, also president of the
Royal Voluntary Service, launched the organisation's Platinum Champions Awards to honour 70 volunteers nominated by the public for their efforts in improving lives in their communities. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess penned the foreword to
The Platinum Jubilee Cookbook, which was released in April. They also appeared in a special episode of the British soap opera
EastEnders.
The Prince's Foundation organised tea dances for people suffering from loneliness and isolation. In its April issue,
British Vogue featured the Queen on its cover for the first time. ''
Harper's Bazaar held a fashion shoot around the Tower of London, featuring designs by Victoria Beckham, Richard Quinn and Sarah Burton that were inspired by the Queen. Hello! commissioned a portrait by Ben Mosley. A portrait of the Queen was unveiled by Rob Munday. Titled Platinum Queen: Felicity
, it was taken by Munday in 2004 during a session to create the first officially commissioned 3D hologram of the Queen. Tatler commissioned a new portrait of the Queen by Nigerian artist Oluwole Omofemi, for a special edition of Tatler'' magazine. Omofemi painted the Queen with black hair, which according to him represents the "power of the woman". He said, "when I look at her, I see someone who has conquered life".
Women's Institute members knitted toy
corgis and hid them across the United Kingdom. One contained a pair of free tickets to the Big Jubilee Lunch in London during the Jubilee weekend. The
Elephant Family commissioned seven giant egg-shaped artefacts, each representing a decade of the Queen's reign. They were displayed across the Cadogan Estate in Chelsea as a part of the Eggs of an Era exhibition from 16 May to 12 June to raise awareness about poaching and collectability of wild birds' eggs. In March, a baby rhinoceros, born at
Cotswold Wildlife Park in
Burford, Oxfordshire, was christened "Queenie". In May, five
Humboldt penguin chicks at
London Zoo were named after famous people and events from the past 70 years. The names included Hillary, Apollo, Bobby, Bernie and Mac, after mountaineer
Sir Edmund Hillary, the
Apollo 11 Moon landing, footballer
Bobby Moore, computer scientist Sir
Tim Berners-Lee, and sailor Dame
Ellen MacArthur. The
BBC and
The Reading Agency announced in April the
Big Jubilee Read, a list of 70 books by
Commonwealth authors, ten from each decade of the Queen's reign.
Michael Morpurgo released a new book
There Once Is A Queen. For the Jubilee,
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage wrote "
Queenhood". It was published in
The Times on 3 June and as a signed limited-edition pamphlet sold through commercial outlets (). The Choir of the Earth invited people from around the world to learn and record a new arrangement of "
God Save the Queen", which was presented to the Queen.
Virgin Records announced plans to re-release the
Sex Pistols' 1977 single "
God Save the Queen". at
Bury St. Edmunds, England Across England, Jubilee-themed woolly postbox toppers appeared in towns and villages.
St Mary's Church, Stogumber in Somerset was covered in more than 2,000 textile flowers for the occasion. The flowers were knitted, crocheted and sewn by volunteers. In May, at
Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, the Princess Royal officially unveiled a table made from a 5,000-year-old oak tree. The 13-metre (43 ft) table was created from a black oak, that was found buried and preserved in a farmland at
Methwold Hythe, near
Downham Market, in 2012. Specialists spent 10 years crafting the piece. In
Weymouth, David Hicks carved a tribute in sand at a visitor attraction. It depicted the Queen on a commemorative 50p coin, and took 10 days to complete. In Barnsley town centre, a 20-tonne royal-themed sand sculpture was created. In May, the
London Eye opened a Platinum Jubilee time capsule pod that ran until 4 September. Decorated with memorabilia, 1950s furnishings, as well as photographs of the Queen at every stage of her 70-year reign, it also served the Queen's favourite drinks. Portraits of the Queen from throughout her reign were projected onto
Stonehenge and
Marble Arch. The Jubilee was also marked at the
Legoland Windsor Resort, where a pageant down The Mall in miniature and a picnic scene at Windsor Castle were created. The Herefordshire village of
Wellington created 104 royal-themed scarecrows. The
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic each commissioned brooches to be gifted to the Queen to mark the occasion. The Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund was launched in May by the UK government, to provide grant funding over three years to support capital improvement projects for village halls, such as installing Wi-Fi, extending buildings and modernising facilities.
South Gloucestershire Council has suggested that the
Severn Bridge be renamed in honour of the platinum jubilee. A newly constructed railway bridge near Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, was named Ocean Jubilee Bridge. A life-size bronze sculpture depicting the Queen in the uniform of the
Grenadier Guards on her horse
Burmese was unveiled at the
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst by the Earl of Wessex and Forfar on 27 May. A
statue of the Queen was posthumously unveiled by King
Charles III at
York Minster on 9 November. The 2-metre (6.6 ft) statue weighs approximately two tonnes. In June,
Cabinet ministers gave the Queen a music box that plays Handel's
Hallelujah. The small, hand-painted box, finished with a platinum mount, features an illustration of No. 10 on the lid and miniature portraits of all fourteen of her prime ministers around the sides from Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson. The portraits are surrounded by the same shade of yellow found on the walls of the staircase at No. 10, which feature pictures of all the British prime ministers. In August, the Princess Royal attended
the Solent Platinum Jubilee event, a showcase by the Solent's sailing and yachting community which featured over 400 boats. At the Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park, in
Braemar, a new archway was built to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. On 3 September, the
Duke and Duchess of Rothesay unveiled the structure to celebrate the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering. The Queen also gave her blessing to female members of the royal family to take part in
Good Housekeepings Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 issue to mark her Platinum Jubilee and the 100th anniversary of the magazine's publication in the UK. ,
Norfolk. In December 2022, King Charles III unveiled the Platinum Jubilee gift, a pair of bronze sculpted lamps located between the Diamond Jubilee window in
Westminster Hall and the Silver Jubilee fountain in
New Palace Yard. The four nations of the United Kingdom are represented in the work in the form of heraldic beasts, including the Lion of England, the Unicorn of Scotland, the Dragon of Wales and the Irish Elk of Northern Ireland. Coins commemorating the Jubilee were also released. At
Sausmarez Manor, on 22 February, more than 70 Girlguides and their families planted 70 trees. There was a four-day bank holiday in Guernsey from 2 to 5 June. Celebrations in Guernsey commenced at
Castle Cornet on 2 June, with the grounds being open all day for people to enjoy for free. On 4 June, a community fete was held in the grounds of Government House, with family entertainment, children's activities, and music, including performances from Belles and Broomstick, Kirsty and George, The Wright Singers and GATE. In the evening, the Guernsey Concert Band performed music from Baroque to Big Band, including performance by singer Poppy Neame, the granddaughter of Lieutenant General Sir
Philip Neame who served as
Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey from 1945 to 1952. Each parish was invited to plant a display, to win a Platinum Jubilee Floral Guernsey Discretionary Award. Events also took place in Alderney during the weekend. On 2 June, the day started with a party on the Butes and end with the lighting of a beacon. A Gala Dinner took place on the evening of 3 June at the Braye Beach Hotel. On 4 June, a Saturday fete was held at Frette Farm by The Blonde Hedgehog. On 5 June, there was a Churches Together Service at St Anne's Church, followed by a parade. All of the island's restaurants served Jubilee-themed Sunday lunches. A competition to find the best decorated houses and gardens took place and sports clubs competed for Jubilee Trophies.
Guernsey platinum jubilee flag The Committee for Education, Sport & Culture launched a competition for islanders to design a jubilee flag. More than 400 entries were sent. The winning design, by Ben Le Marchant, is based on a 1953 Coronation postage stamp with a wave pattern based on the sea as a connection to Guernsey. Six designs were also chosen as runners-up and featured on a set of Guernsey platinum jubilee postcards.
Jersey Commemorative coins were issued in Jersey, with a stamp issued on 1 June. The stamp features a photograph taken by Dorothy Wilding in 1952, it is printed with several "special ink effects", including using an iridescent ink which gives the Queen's dress, crown and necklace a "subtle sparkle". On Accession Day, the
bailiff of Jersey sent a congratulatory message to the Queen. Church across Jersey marked the occasion by ringing bells at noon for 15 minutes. On 1 June, a 21-gun salute was fired by the
Jersey Militia, and a reception held at
Government House. On 2 June,
the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons were lit at Glacis Field, in front of a crowd of 5,000 people. On 3 June, the Jersey International Motoring Festival Pageant included a formal march by representatives from all uniformed organisations in Jersey. On 5 June, a service was held at the Town Church, led by
Mike Keirle,
Dean of Jersey. High tea on the high street and a race at Les Landes race course also took place. Islanders were invited to enjoy a picnic at
Elizabeth Castle.
Isle of Man The
Isle of Man Post Office released a new stamp collection on 6 February to mark the jubilee. Each of the eight commemorative stamps feature a picture of the Queen, who holds the title
Lord of Mann, along with words from "
God Save the Queen". At an event organised by the
Douglas Borough Council, 70 trees were planted by schoolchildren next to a new cycleway at Spring Valley alongside the edge of Douglas Golf Course. Trees species found on the grounds of Buckingham Palace were chosen, and include
silver birch, flowered wild cherry,
English oak, and
small leaved lime trees. The
Isle of Man Government created a Platinum Jubilee Event Fund that provided up to £5,000 grant to help fund community-based projects and celebrations organised by the local authorities, non-profit making community/voluntary groups and local charities, in honour of the jubilee. In April 2022, a set of five commemorative 50p coins was released. The set outlines the Queen's role as Lord of Mann, and depicts royal beasts alongside words from
God Save the Queen. The Treasury also released a
sovereign in gold and silver, marking the 70 years in Roman Numerals, and a crown coin.
Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, was granted city status.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said it was "a huge honour for the island" that celebrates its "unique mix of culture, history and heritage". The Manx government gave the Queen a brooch in the shape of the Isle of Man, made there by Element Isle. The
'Infinity Isle of Man' brooch design outlines the island with four gems (Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst and Emerald) representing the towns of
Ramsey,
Peel,
Castletown and the city of Douglas. The colours of the stones were selected to represent Manx
tartan. There was a four-day bank holiday from 2 to 5 June. On 2 June, beacons were lit at
St Ninian's Church; Raglan Pier,
Port Erin; Ballavell Farm,
Ballasalla;
Douglas Head, and Slieau Lhost. On 3 June, a street party took place at the Family Library, and a celebration by
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners. A Service of Thanksgiving took place on 5 June, and Big Jubilee Lunches were held across the Island.
British Overseas Territories Bermuda In November 2021, the
governor of Bermuda hosted a ceremony at
Government House, Bermuda, with 70 trees planted. In May 2022, a giant photograph of the Queen was placed on the Seon Place Building in
Hamilton. On 2 June, the governor hosted the Queen's Birthday and platinum jubilee reception at
Government House. On 3 June, the governor and the premier planted two trees to mark the Jubilee. On 4 June, the annual Queen's Birthday Parade took place along Front Street. The governor also presented representatives of the uniformed services with platinum jubilee medals. On 5 June, a service of thanksgiving was held at the
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Hamilton, and on 12 June,
St. Peter's Church, St. George's, hosted a Service to mark the platinum jubilee and the tenth anniversary of the Intituling of St Peter's Church as "Their Majesties Chappell".
British Antarctic Territory A new 50p coin was released by the
British Antarctic Territory to mark the jubilee. The coin features the Queen's royal cypher surrounded by a rose, representing England, a daffodil, representing Wales, a thistle, representing Scotland, and shamrocks, representing Northern Ireland. The design also incorporates the jubilee emblem. Postage stamps commemorating the jubilee were released on 24 March.
British Virgin Islands Beacon lighting and community events were held in the
British Virgin Islands on 2 June.
Cayman Islands Caymanian celebrations began with the opening of a commemorative exhibition by the
Cayman Islands National Museum on 5 February. On the same day, a special sitting was held at the
House of Parliament. The governor read a special proclamation, and speeches were given by the speaker of the parliament, premier and the leader of the opposition. A commemorative exhibit began on
Commonwealth Day and continued through the end of June in the foyer of the House of Parliament. The exhibition features historical photographs of the Queen's visits to the Cayman Islands, as well as royal memorabilia and Postal Service royal stamp issues. The Cayman Platinum Cake Competition was launched on 1 March. Nine finalists were invited to
Government House on 28 April for a taste test by judges Lori-Ann Foley, Brittani Seymour, Elizabeth Larsen and Mark Lea. The winning recipe by Anne Frawley is called the "Cayman Sunrise Cake", which is adapted to include flavours and ingredients native to the Cayman Islands. The cake was served at the Queen's Birthday Party on 6 June. A competition was launched by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage to find a song or a jingle that "exemplifies the celebration of 70 years of the Queen's reign". The competition is open to national songwriters, vocal recording artists and composers until 3 June. The winning three best entries were announced on 11 June at the DART Park Amphitheatre. On 2 June, beacons were lit on the grounds of Pedro St. James, in
Grand Cayman and at the Christopher Columbus Gardens in
Cayman Brac. An outdoor concert showcased performances from the National Choir and the National Orchestra in Grand Cayman, while musical performances took place in the Brac.
Falkland Islands Commemorative stamps were released by the
Falkland Islands on 24 March.
Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, was granted city status. The islands' government said it was "over the moon" and would be "partying with the penguins". There were public holidays on 2 and 3 June. On 1 June, a reception was held at the Town Hall. On 2 June, frontline serving members of the
Royal Falkland Islands Police, Falklands Fire & Rescue,
Falkland Islands Defence Force, and other emergency services were awarded commemorative platinum jubilee medals at
Government House. Beacon lighting took place at
Moody Brook and Government House. On 3 June, a church service was held at
Christ Church Cathedral. On 4 June, community events and celebrations took place at the Town Hall. On 5 June, a cake competition was held at the Town Hall.
Gibraltar On Accession Day, the Governor and the Chief Minister of
Gibraltar issued statements and paid tribute to the Queen. On 7 February, a gun salute was fired by the
Royal Gibraltar Regiment from
Grand Battery. On 25 April, Gibraltar issued a set of commemorative stamps. As in the UK, there was a double bank holiday on 2 and 3 June. On 2 June, a food festival
Jubilita took place at the three of Gibraltar's City Squares – the Theatre Royal Square,
John Mackintosh Square and Campion Park. Jubilita offered a historical trail through the Queen's reign, with dishes from different eras. On 4 June, a street party was held at Governor's Parade.
Montserrat In
Montserrat, celebrations began in the middle of May with radio quizzes. Medal ceremonies took place between 13 and 30 May to honour uniformed personnel who had served 5 or more years within the
Royal Montserrat Defence Force,
Royal Police Service, Her Majesty's Prison and the Montserrat Fire and Rescue Services. There were public holidays on 2 and 3 June. At Little Bay, a beacon lighting ceremony took place on 2 June, with an outdoor concert. On 3 June, a ceremonial parade took place at Salem Park, followed by the Queen's Birthday Party on 4 June.
Turks and Caicos Islands Governor
Nigel Dakin approved an extra holiday on 6 June, throughout the
Turks and Caicos Islands. In addition, the Queen's Birthday public holiday was observed on June 3, rather than the usual 13 June, to create a four-day weekend celebration as a tribute to the Queen's reign. Planned celebrations include events in
Grand Turk, a tree planting ceremony, a beacon lighting ceremony and the Queen's Birthday Parade. is the first time in Canada's history that a
Canadian monarch celebrates 70 years on the throne.
Planning A series of initiatives have been organised by the federal government. On 11 June 2021, Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau had a virtual audience with the Queen, wherein they discussed preparations for Canadian celebrations. Provincial governments also started planning for the Jubilee in 2021, as did private organisations, like the Canadian branch of
Rotary Club. A platinum jubilee flag that features the emblem on a white background was also created and flown at government houses and events throughout the jubilee year. The federal government also created
lapel pins using the jubilee emblem, and distributed them to all parliamentarians, so they could award them to Canadians who greatly contributed to their communities. Platinum Jubilee lapel pins were also distributed across the country by the
Monarchist League of Canada. The
Department of Canadian Heritage created a program that provides up to grant to help fund community-based projects and celebrations, as well as permitting larger initiatives to apply for the Commemorate Canada grant, as the jubilee was considered an anniversary of significance for the country. Through the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Fund, Canadian Heritage invested million to support celebrations in 360 local communities and three national projects. Approved projects include artistic performances and exhibitions, educational programs, garden and tea parties, geocaching programs, military parades, summer reading programs, and tree-planting events. Funded initiatives aim to educate Canadians about the role of the Canadian Crown and celebrate Canadian achievements over the past seven decades. The Platinum Jubilee was the first publicly celebrated jubilee in which the Canadian government didn't issue a jubilee medal. Responding to queries about the medal,
Canadian Heritage noted the decision to not issue a medal was "an approach consistent with that adopted by almost all Commonwealth realms". However, the decision was criticised by the
Royal Canadian Legion and the
Monarchist League of Canada, the latter also criticising the scale of the federal government's planning for the event. Several provincial governments instituted
their own Jubilee medals, with
Alberta and
Saskatchewan issuing 7,000 medals each;
Nova Scotia issuing 5,000 medals;
Manitoba issuing 1,000 medals;
New Brunswick issuing 3000 medals; and
Prince Edward Island issuing 584 medals. The same legislative act that authorized Alberta's Platinum Jubilee medals also replaced awards created for the
Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002, with platinum jubilee equivalents and increased their monetary prizes. The government of
Manitoba provided grant funding with a focus on reconciliation to Manitoba's six
Royally-designated organizations to facilitate jubilee initiatives throughout the year.
Accession Day events in Canada Celebrations were launched by the Department of Canadian Heritage on 6 February, On the same day,
Governor General Mary Simon,
lieutenant governors, Prime Minister Trudeau, all issued statements congratulating the Queen, as did the
provincial premiers, and the
Speaker of the Senate of Canada. The Governor General said: Flag raising ceremonies for the
Canadian royal standard and the platinum jubilee flag occurred at
Rideau Hall and several provincial legislatures and government houses. Evensong services were also held in a variety of churches of the
Diocese of British Columbia and the
Anglican Diocese of Toronto, with the
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario attending a service in
Cathedral Church of St James in
Toronto.
Tributes across the country , said that the Platinum Jubilee lapel pin (pictured) is a "very dignified, high-quality piece that is intended to reach a large number of Canadians, not just a few that might be on a medals list", as "the idea was to reach further". The
Royal Canadian Mint released a series of coins, including the two-coin jubilee set, a double-portrait proof
silver dollar, and coins depicting the Queen's
Diamond Diadem.
Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp, which features a profile of the Queen by
Arnold Machin. In the realms of arts and letters, the
Royal Canadian Geographical Society and
Canadian Geographic magazine created a series of commemorative pieces for the jubilee, the first of which were released on 6 February. The magazine also launched its own platinum jubilee website, and through its education wing, launched "The Queen's Jubilee Classroom Challenge", which ran from 1 April to 31 May 2022 and encouraged students to "head out into their own communities to discover and learn about native plants", drawing inspiration from
The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy and
The Queen's Green Canopy. The Lieutenant Governor's BC Journalism Fellowship and the Lieutenant Governor's Art and Music Award were launched by
the Queen's representative in British Columbia. In May, it was announced that the year's
Royal St. John's Regatta would be renamed ''Platinum Jubilee Royal St John's Regatta
, and the event took place at Quidi Vidi Lake on 4 August. On 13 May, a battery of the 1st Regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery was also renamed The Queen's Battery
. Special call-sign prefixes for the jubilee were approved by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada for use by amateur radio operators from 15 May to 14 July. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation produced a documentary, The Queen and Canada'', airing on 4 June on
CBC News Network. The Prince Edward Island Crown-in-Council established a tree planting initiative to create a legacy for the jubilee by adding a stream to its Greening Spaces Program and, from
Earth Day to 7 June, the town of
Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, planted 70 trees. In May, members of the
Royal Canadian Air Cadets also planted trees as a part of the Queen's Green Canopy project.
Events from February to May Several
government houses organised jubilee events throughout the year. An exhibition was mounted at the
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan's
official residence in
Regina; titled
Platinum on the Prairie: The Queen in Saskatchewan, which focused on the Queen's connection to the province. The
portrait of the Queen that was commissioned for the diamond jubilee in 2012 also went on display at Government House in Saskatchewan. On 14 March, a
time capsule was buried at
Government House, British Columbia, which contains messages of hope for the future from viceroys and commissioners across Canada and is scheduled to be opened in 2072. The
Alberta Legislature Building hosted on-site tours and displays for the jubilee. An exhibit was unveiled on 2 March at the
Canadian Museum of Nature, featuring a display of
Canadian currency,
postage stamps, and specimens of platinum. Woodstock Museum in
Woodstock, Ontario, held several jubilee-themed programs from April to June and the
Toronto Railway Museum hosted on 19 May an online lecture on
Canadian royal trains used during the Queen's reign. Similarly, the
Nova Scotia Archives launched a dedicated online collection of material related to the Queen's various tours of the province. As part of
Winterlude in February, an ice sculpture was unveiled on
Sparks Street, the main pedestrian mall in Ottawa, and, in the same vein, the city's
ByWard Market was decorated in purple. At Canada House in London, a jubilee-themed window display was unveiled in April, featuring pictures from throughout the Queen's reign demonstrating her relationship with Canada. On 9 April, the town of
Melfort, Saskatchewan, held a
high tea and, later, in Ontario, the Durham Chamber Orchestra performed a concert in
Ajax, on 15 May, followed by a jubilee weekend in
Amherstburg, held between the 20th and 21st of the same month, and attended by the
province's Lieutenant Governor. Back in Ottawa, a corgi parade took place on 22 May. The
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (of which the Queen is
Commissioner-in-Chief) sent its
Musical Ride to partake in the special
Royal Windsor Horse Show,
Platinum Jubilee Celebration: A Gallop Through History, at
Windsor Castle on 15 May. RCMP officers greeted the Queen upon her arrival at the showground and performed other ceremonial duties riding the
horses the force had given to the Queen. Ahead of their jubilee tour of Canada, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited
Canada House in London on 12 May. The couple met members of the Canadian diaspora and watched a small performance. Canadian High Commissioner
Ralph Goodale said that
the Crown and Canada have a "very egalitarian" relationship. He said it is not about empire, but Commonwealth, and the relationship "constantly reviews itself in modern terms, and that is the secret of its longevity".
Commemorations throughout summer A new segment specifically about the Queen's 70 years of service to Canada was added to the annual Northern Lights sound and light show that runs from June to September on
Parliament Hill, including images of the Queen's tours of Canada displayed through dynamic animation. A Canadian Heritage outdoor exhibition,
The Queen and Canada, was presented from August to October at the
Château Laurier hotel and features images of the Queen in Canada arranged along the hotel's promenade that faces the
Rideau Canal. Prior to the lighting of
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon in Ottawa, on the evening of 2 June (the 69th anniversary of
Elizabeth II's coronation), a specially-scripted proclamation was read by
town criers in multiple cities across Canada. In a statement, Simon encouraged Canadians across the country to work together to "truly honour the life, legacy and reign of Her Majesty The Queen". Twelve
Canadian Armed Forces members representing the forces' three elements took part in the
Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on 5 June, along with military personnel from other Commonwealth countries. In
Aurora, Ontario, a commemorative bench was installed at Queen's Diamond Jubilee Park on 2 June, with a celebration taking place two days later, when seven images—one for each decade of the Queen's reign—were put on display and one of the town's Concerts in the Park series was dedicated to the jubilee as a musical tribute. The town also set up a website with educational resources and entertainments. "Majestic Celebrations: 70 Hats for 70 Years", a millinery exhibit, was held at the
Burlington Central Library between 2 and 5 June. In
Toronto, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario hosted a platinum jubilee garden party on 5 June at the
Aga Khan Museum and garden lunch and tea events took place on 4 and 5 June, as well as in
Sarnia. The
Royal Commonwealth Society of Toronto hosted a gala at the
Fairmont Royal York on 17 June. The City of Toronto planted 70 large trees, one for each year of the Queen's reign, throughout Rowntree Mills Park, with the tree planting being attended by Mayor
John Tory and Lieutenant Governor
Elizabeth Dowdeswell. In Alberta, between 3 and 4 June, provincial museums and historic sites offered free admission and, on the second day, the
Lieutenant Governor hosted a garden party on the grounds of
Government House in
Edmonton.
Innisfail saw on 2 June the
Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band play and, two days later, at Ol' Moose Hall, the Innisfail and District Historical Society hosted the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Tea, which also honoured the
Women's Institute, a community-based organization for women in the UK, Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. An exhibit on the Queen's visits to
Newfoundland and Labrador was curated by
The Rooms and mounted at
Government House,
St John's, where an open house was held on 3 June. The
Lieutenant Governor attended a tea party in the town of
Placentia on 6 June. A tree planting ceremony was held on 5 June in Centennial Park in
Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, followed by a community church service at All Saints Church on King Street and a community garden party in front of the Anglican Parish Hall. In
Fredericton, several events were held from 2 to 9 June, including a tree planting, a flag raising ceremony, and a concert on 16 June, in front of
City Hall, which was lit in purple from 2 to 5 June. The
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia hosted platinum jubilee garden parties in Yarmouth on 16 July and in Cape Breton on 30 July. On 23 July, a platinum jubilee concert, featuring the
Stadacona Band of the
Royal Canadian Navy, was held at
Government House in Halifax. On 1 July, a "double platinum" themed
Canada Day celebration was held in
Pugwash to commemorate both the platinum jubilees for both the Queen and the local
Gathering of the Clans. On 4 June, two refurbished British cannons, dating from 1810, were fired for a total of five times by the Westmount Battery, in
Montreal's
Mount Royal Cemetery, near Côte-des-Neiges Armoury. The last time they had been fired publicly was in 1897, for the
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. A collection of memorabilia was displayed at
Atwater Library and the proprietors of Clarence & Crisps shop in
Hudson stated
solar-powered, waving mini-statues of the Queen were the most popular item. On 13 July, a celebration was held at Davies Park,
Montreal West. In a statement, the
Lieutenant Governor of Quebec commended the Queen "for her many sacrifices and her selflessness". Government House, British Columbia, hosted Platinum Jubilee Music on the Lawn, an outdoor concert series, over three nights on 7 July, 14 July, and 21 July. On 19 August, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia hosted a Platinum Jubilee Festival at Government House. In
Dawson City, a celebration was held at the local museum on 11 June. Starting 7 July, Taylor House, Yukon, hosted jubilee Thursdays all through July and August to celebrate the Queen's jubilee.
Australia Queen Elizabeth II was the first Australian monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee, and a range of national and community events were held across the country. "We plan to hold a range of events to coincide with key dates throughout 2022, to show our respect and appreciation for seven decades of service", said then
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Australians were able to submit a personal message of congratulations and thanks to the Queen on the Australian Government's Platinum Jubilee website from 2 to 16 June 2022. Messages were collated and sent to Buckingham Palace and archived by the Commonwealth of Australia.
Accession Day events in Australia On 6 February, buildings and monuments throughout Australia were lit in purple. Statements were released by Morrison,
Governor-General David Hurley and the governors of the Australian states. Services were held in churches across Australia. In
Canberra, evensong at
St Paul's Church, Manuka was attended by the governor-general of Australia. Several state governors also attended evensong services, including the governor of
New South Wales at
St James' Church, Sydney, the
governor of Tasmania at
St David's Cathedral, Hobart, the governor of Victoria at
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, and the governor of
South Australia at St Paul's Anglican Church,
Port Adelaide. The latter event was also attended by the premier of South Australia.
Memorabilia Commemorative stamps and coins were released in Australia. On 5 April, two commemorative stamps were released by
Australia Post: a $1.10 stamp featuring an image of the Queen from 1952 by
Dorothy Wilding, and a $3.50 stamp which displays a 2019 photograph of the Queen. A range of collectables accompanied the stamp release. The
Perth Mint released three celebratory coins on 5 April. The coins – two gold, and one silver – feature the shield of the royal coat of arms alongside the floral emblems of England, Ireland,
Scotland and Australia on one side; and the Queen's first (1953) and current (2019) coin effigies on the other. The
Royal Australian Mint released a commemorative 50c coin on 5 May. The coin depicts intertwining golden wattle branches, the national floral emblem of Australia; and the lily of the valley flowers, the Queen's favourite flower. The centre of the coin includes the Queen's royal cypher. Inspired by the 1977 Australian silver jubilee 50c coin, the platinum jubilee coin also features a fan of 70 crowns set behind a central St Edward's Crown.
Commemorations in June The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was officially celebrated in Australia from 2 to 5 June 2022. During this period, buildings and monuments throughout Australia were illuminated in purple to mark the occasion. On 2 June, the Blue Mountains Pipe Band played the tune
Diu Regnare, written especially for the jubilee, in the
Blue Mountains. At
Government House, Perth, the Governor of Western Australia dedicated a new garden to the Queen. On the same day, a beacon was lit in Canberra, by Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese. He later remarked that his birth was "somewhat potentially delayed" during the Queen's tour in 1963 because his "mother insisted on seeing the tribute to Queen Elizabeth on her way to the hospital, she insisted on going via the city to ensure she saw all of the commemorations at that time". From 2 to 13 June, the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Library hosted a display in the public foyer in the Andrew Fisher Building, featuring artifacts and contemporary items relating to the platinum jubilee. The Bible Museum celebrated the jubilee from 2 to 17 June with a big display of commemorative royal Bibles, which included a special Bible published for the platinum jubilee. From 2 June to 31 December, the National Capital Exhibition presented
The Queen and Me, celebrating the Queen's 14 visits to Canberra during her 70-year reign. It featured family photographs, and mementos of the day, and personal stories of what their interactions with the Queen have meant to the people of Canberra. On 3 June, the
Administrator of the Northern Territory hosted
Music on the Lawn: A Jubilee Event at
Government House, which featured The Band of the
1st Brigade and
Australian Army Band Sydney who performed a contemporary program of music. On 4 June, Aspen Island in Canberra's
Lake Burley Griffin, an island lying within the
Parliamentary Triangle and which features the
National Carillon, was renamed
Queen Elizabeth II Island during a special event. The ceremony also included dedicating the new Queen Elizabeth Water Gardens, which transformed the nearby foreshore as well as improve water quality. The event also included a
21-gun salute and
RAAF flypast. In a message, the Queen remarked that the renaming of the island was "a lovely and kind gesture", and hoped that "Queen Elizabeth II Island continues to provide a place of enjoyment for all who go there". in honour of the jubilee.
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, hosted a concert 'Happy and Glorious' on 4 June, with royal music including
Handel's
Zadok the Priest,
Parry's
I was glad,
Walton's
Orb and Sceptre Coronation march and works by
Vaughan Williams,
Byrd and
Rutter, and the Australian premiere of the official platinum jubilee anthem,
In Our Service. From 4 June to 13 June,
Parliament House hosted special tours featuring representations of the Queen in the Parliament House art collection, such as Sir
William Dargie's
Wattle Queen and
John Dowie's bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II on Queen's Terrace. On 5 June, a Service of Thanksgiving took place at
St John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane, attended by the governor of Queensland. Another service of thanksgiving was held at the Loch Public Hall. The same day,
Government House, Adelaide, opened for visitors to view public rooms, and see the workings of the House and view the statue of the Queen. 41 members of the
Australian Defence Force contingent from the
Federation Guard took part in the
Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on 5 June. From 10 June to 30 December, the
Australian Racing Museum, whose patron is the Queen, presented an online exhibition featuring a collection of objects, photographs and records held in the museum collection. The Australian Army continued Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Canberra with Royal Military College – Duntroon's Queen's Birthday Parade on 11 June. On 12 June, the Australian government announced a contribution of $10,000 to Wildlife SEQ Inc., in honour of the jubilee. The same day, All Saints Anglican Church, South Hobart, celebrated the jubilee with a Festal Choral Evensong. On 18 June, the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir hosted a concert at
St Paul's Anglican Church, Ipswich, featuring music from the Queen's Coronation, such as Handel's
Zadok the Priest and Parry's
I was glad.
Other events On 3 February, the governor of Victoria hosted a reception at
Government House, Melbourne. Those in attendance included representatives from Victorian organisations to which the Queen and other members of the royal family have a connection. On 5 February, the governor of New South Wales hosted a tree planting and garden reception to commemorate the jubilee, at
Government House, Sydney. The governor planted a
red oak. On 7 February, the
governor of Tasmania hosted a reception for the
Royal Over-Seas League and other Commonwealth societies. On 8 February, a motion introduced by Morrison was passed by the
Australian House of Representatives, in which the House offered their "warmest congratulations" to the Queen. Morrison and the Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, also offered their personal congratulations to the Queen. From 5 February to 27 February,
Parliament House hosted guided tours, titled
Platinum Jubilee in portrait. These featured artistic representations of the Queen from the Parliament House art collection, including
Sir William Dargie's
Wattle Queen, the statue of the Queen in the Queen's Terrace Café, and depictions of the State Opening of Parliament in 1954 and 1974 and the opening of Parliament House in 1988. On 13 March,
Government House, Brisbane hosted an open day, allowing the public to tour parts of the building and its gardens. On 5 August, all
Royal Australian Infantry Corps battalion colours were paraded for the first time at the School of Infantry to mark the Jubilee. On 6 August,
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert, directed by
Alexander Voltz, occurred at
St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. The
Royal Queensland Show and the
Queensland Government hosted the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Cake Competition. The cakes were displayed from 6 to 14 August in the Fine Arts Precinct of the Ekka's Channel 7 Pavilion.
New Zealand Tributes and commemoration On Accession Day, Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern congratulated the Queen and wished her well on behalf of New Zealanders. Ardern announced that the government would donate $1 million to Trees That Count to assist with tree planting programmes across New Zealand. The project was launched on 16 May at
Government House, where Dame
Helen Winkelmann, the
administrator of the government, and
Kiri Allan, minister of conservation, planted a
kauri. From
Point Jerningham, Wellington, a 21-gun salute was fired by personnel from the 16th Field Regiment,
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery, on 7 February. On 9 February, Ardern moved a motion and was passed in the
House of Representatives congratulating the Queen on her jubilee. Commemorative coins were released by
NZ Post. A bulletin article – ''The Queen on New Zealand's Currency'' – was commissioned by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to mark the Jubilee. At
Te Awamutu, a plaque was erected to commemorate both the jubilee and the Queen and Prince Philip's visit to
Te Awamutu in 1954. The plaque, which was approved by the Queen, was erected on the old Te Awamutu Post Office building.
Events from June On 2 June, at midday, a 21-gun salute was fired at Point Jerningham, Wellington. In the evening, a beacon was lit on the steps to the
Tangi Te Keo Mt Victoria lookout in Wellington, by former governor-general Sir
Jerry Mateparae and the
mayor of Wellington,
Andy Foster. A bonfire was lit in
Christchurch and the
Sky Tower in Auckland was lit up in red, yellow, and orange as a jubilee beacon. on 3 June 2022 A service of celebration took place on 3 June at
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. The service featured reflections about the Queen from former deputy prime minister and secretary-general of the Commonwealth, Sir
Don McKinnon, and Queen's Young Leader award winner Ezekiel Raui. On 3 June, Prime Minister Ardern announced that a trail on
Stewart Island / Rakiura, previously known as Observation Rock Track, would be renamed Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Path. A contingent of 42 personnel from the
New Zealand Defence Force marched in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on 5 June. The
2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List was announced on 6 June 2022. A 21-round salute was fired using a 1941 field gun at
Timaru's Caroline Bay. Auckland's Sky Tower was lit in purple for the occasion.
Pakistan On 2 June, a jubilee beacon by lit by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. On 8 June, Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif attended a jubilee celebration hosted by the
High Commission of the United Kingdom, Islamabad. The
Pakistan Monument was lit up in purple to mark the Jubilee.
Ghana On 2 June, First Lady
Rebecca Akufo-Addo lit a beacon in Accra, at a ceremony organised by the Rotary Club Ghana. The Ghana Society-UK celebrated at the
Luton International Carnival on 4 June. On 10 June, the
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources held a tree planting at the
Achimota Forest.
Malaysia On 2 June, Rotary Malaysia District 3300 lit a beacon. The Malaysian British Society held a golf day for charity, on 2 June, and members of the British Armed Forces based at
Butterworth Air Base held a garden party from all
Five Power Defence Arrangements member nations. On 5 June, soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the
Royal Malay Regiment (RMR) marched in the pageant in London. The
Yang di-Pertuan Agong congratulated the Queen and hailed her as a "ruler who cares about the welfare of the people". The British High Commission hosted an official reception later in June. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal was presented to members of the
Jamaica Defence Force, the
Jamaica Constabulary Force, the
Department of Correctional Services, the
Jamaica Fire Brigade and the Emergency Medical Services.
Trinidad and Tobago President
Paula-Mae Weekes attended the
Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. At Windsor Castle, Weekes presented the Queen with a gift from the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The gift,
Woman on the Bass, was designed and produced by artist Gillian Bishop.
Kenya In Aberdare Open Fields, close to
Treetops Hotel where the Queen received the news of her accession, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar planted a tree on 16 March. On 2 June, a beacon was lit jointly by the High Commissioners of Barbados and India to Kenya, at an event held by Nairobi's Rotary Club in
Karen.
Malta The
Central Bank of Malta commissioned two commemorative coins for the jubilee and they were minted by the
Royal Dutch Mint.
MaltaPost also issued a stamp in a
miniature sheet for the occasion on 2 June. On 2 June, a tune called
Diu Regnare, was played on bagpipes outside the Queen's former Pietá house –
Villa Guardamangia. Rotary Club Malta lit a jubilee beacon at the
Msida Bastion Historic Garden in
Floriana; attendees to the event included
British High Commissioner Katherine Ward. On the same day, the Gozo Community Choir sang
A Life Lived With Grace in a ceremony at
Munxar on
Gozo.
Zambia To mark the Queen's jubilee, Rotary International District 9210 and the Wildlife Environment Conservation Society of Zambia (WECSZ) partnered to plant at least 50 indigenous trees in each of the 10 provincial capitals of Zambia.
The Gambia On 2 June, Rotary Club in the Gambia lit beacons at Tamala Beach Hotel. The British High Commission in
Banjul hosted government officials, and members of the diplomatic community at a reception on 3 June.
Barbados Prime Minister
Mia Mottley attended a celebration at the British High Commission on 1 June. Mottley congratulated the Queen and said "all of us are grateful" for the Queen's work at bringing stability to the Commonwealth.
Samoa On 6 June, the jubilee was marked with a tree planting ceremony at the Vailima Botanical Gardens. As part of the Queen's Green Canopy, the British High Commissioner announced UK's funding contribution of £10,000 (SAT $33.2K) towards the Vailima Botanical Garden Zoning Project for the installation of accessibility resources for people with disabilities. On 9 June, Samoan government officials, including acting Prime Minister
Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, opposition leader and former Prime Minister
Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi, and members of the
Legislative Assembly, attended a platinum jubilee reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum at Vailima.
Bangladesh President
Mohammad Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina sent congratulatory messages. On 25 May, the
Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was the guest of honour at a reception at the British High Commission. On 2 June, the High Commissions of Canada, India, and the United Kingdom in
Dhaka were lit up in purple.
Bahamas At The Retreat Garden National Park in
Nassau, on 28 January, two
lignum vitae trees were planted by the commanding officer of , which is part of the
Royal Navy's permanent presence in the region, providing humanitarian aid and working with local law enforcement on stopping the flow of illegal drugs. Also present were members of the
Bahamas National Trust and the UK High Commission in Nassau. A series of commemorative stamps was released by The Bahamas on 17 March.
Papua New Guinea , Governor-General of New Zealand Dame
Cindy Kiro, and Dr
Richard Davies in London, UK, for Platinum Jubilee events, 6 June 2022 On Accession Day, Governor-General Sir
Bob Dadae reflected on the Queen's life and said that Papua New Guineans are proud to have Elizabeth II as their Queen. He said: Considerations were being made to reserve a portion of Papua New Guinea's rainforests in honour of the Queen, given how she is "passionate for the preservation of rainforests".
Solomon Islands The jubilee was celebrated in
Solomon Islands on 2 and 3 June, with 3 June being an official public holiday. The celebrations began in the morning of 2 June with a police band drum-beating ceremony in open vehicles from Henderson Police Station to
White River amidst cheering groups waving flags along the highway at various locations in the city. Later in the evening, a thanksgiving service, cake cutting and lighting of a bonfire took place at the
Saint Barnabas Anglican Cathedral.
Saint Lucia On 3 June 2022, Acting Governor-General
Errol Charles and his wife congratulated the Queen on behalf of Saint Lucians.
Belize Platinum jubilee medals were awarded, including to those who served during Hurricanes
Hurricane Eta and
Iota that flooded much of
Cayo, and to those who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 2 June, a beacon was lit at the Governor General's Field next to Belize House,
Belmopan.
Saint Kitts and Nevis On Accession Day, Governor-General Sir
Tapley Seaton, congratulated the Queen on behalf of the government and people of
Saint Kitts and Nevis. At
Government House in
Nevis, tree planting ceremonies took place on 14 March that was attended by Hyleeta Liburd, the deputy governor-general of Nevis. The Nevisian premier's ministry plans to plant trees at six locations in Nevis, leading up to 2 June. On 2 June, a beacon was lit at the Nevis Athletic Stadium, with the public invited to attend.
Brunei The British High Commission held a photo exhibition for the jubilee. With the consent of Sultan
Hassanal Bolkiah, the
Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge was lit up in red, white and blue in the Queen's honour. ==Commemorations outside the Commonwealth==